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Sherlock Holmes
Includes questions about this famous FICTIONAL detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Questions about Sherlock Holmes movies (which mostly ask about the actors rather than the stories) should be placed under "Movies."
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How did sir Arthur Conan Doyle get the idea for the hound of the baskervilles?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's friend Bertram Fletcher Robinson who grew up near Dartmoor where the story took place told Conan Doyle of the local legends. By the way, Robinson employed a driver named Harry Baskerville.
What did Sherlock Holmes always say?
He never said "Elementary, my dear Watson," although he simply said "Elementary" a couple times.
What does VR stand for on Sherlock Holmes?
It stands for Victoria Regina (Latin for Queen Victoria) Queen of England at that time.
Why does Stapleton pretend his wife is his sister?
He needs to pretend he is single in order to convince Laura Lyons and Sir Henry that he and his wife are free agents.
'Sherlock Holmes' was first written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and then it was turned into several TV series and movies as well. [Not to mention plays, radio dramas, video games, audio recordings, etc., etc., etc.]
It should be noted that Sherlock Holmes is now in the public domain. This means that anybody can write a Sherlock Homes story and need not fear a legal scolding. [Technically, the complete Sherlock Holmes will not be in the public domain until 2023 though most of it is already.]
And Dr. Watson has also been very famous as he is known as the shadow of Sherlock Holmes.
My guess is that Holmes recognised John Clay from the description provided by Jabez Wilson of the white splash of acid on his forehead, and he was anxious to find him. After all, Holmes did say he had "one or two little turns" with Clay in the past.
How did stapleton kill sir Henry in Hound of the baskervilles?
Stapleton was his fictional name made up so the Baskerville family would not know who he was. He was the son of Rodger Baskerville who was one of the brothers of Sir Charles Baskerville, which makes him a Baskerville too.
When was the hound of baskervilles written?
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a crime novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes. Originally serialised in the Strand Magazine from August 1901 to April 1902, it is set largely onDartmoor in Devon in England's West Country and tells the story of an attempted murder inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound.
From Wikipedia, linked below
Vincent Spaulding was a character in the red-headed league story (Sherlock Holmes). He was Jabez Wilson's assistant working half-wages. Later on in the book you find out that he is actually John Clay. A criminal mastermind (who Holmes has to arrest).
What makes Sherlock Holmes unique?
This is of course, is an opinion question, and answers will vary, but this is mine:
During Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life, he enjoyed a very high level of popularity for his stories about Holmes, even in countries other than England. At that time, his great success would have been due to Conan Doyle's excellent writing abilities, Holmes' great abilities of deduction that could be used to solve any crime, and the fact that common and poor people of England and especially London could look to Holmes for inspiration, and as a national symbol of pride.
But Conan Doyle wrote these stories over a century ago. Why are they still so popular today? Holmes became an icon, his analysis of Watson and other people's habits and activities seemed to them, baffling, but to him it was "Elementary." His deerstalker cap, pipe, overcoat, and magnifying glass came to symbolize detectives and their art through Sherlock Holmes' early popularity. And simply put, people enjoy a good story, especially a mystery.
"In our modern time of fast living, modern conveniences, and computerised crime and detection, Sherlock Holmes represents the spirit of an earlier, simpler and more romantic period. Perhaps, as Watson was to him, Holmes is to us "the one fixed point in a changing age." [1]
[1] Clive Hopwood? Sherlock Holmes Illustrated copyright 1981 by World International Publishing Limited. Published in Great Britain.
What is the nickname Sherlock Holmes gave to Professor Moriarty?
Either "Elementary!" or "Elementary, my dear Watson!"
What are the important clues in Sir Charles Baskerville's death?
Sir. Charles Baskerville died supposedly at the hand of the hound of the Baskervilles. Before death, he, as he usually did, was walking down an avenue of trees where he stopped at the gates leading out toward the moor to have a smoke. After several minutes, he started running, oddly away from the safety of the mansion and toward the end of the avenue where not far from the end his body was found. He seemed to have died from exhaustion. A few feet away were the prints of an enormous dog.
What are the themes and moral values of The Boscombe Valley Mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
Seeking the Truth
Being an investigator, Sherlock Holmes must take into account all the evidence put forward and analyze them to prove whether James McCarthy is innocent or not. If he had only relied on what the papers and rumors said about James, he would not be able to solve the case successfully. Weighing the facts, evidence, the accuser's statement and the physical evidence at the crime scene, Sherlock Holmes proves that a thorough investigation to seek the truth will be worthwhile.
Keeping a secret
There are two instances where this is shown. The first instance is when Sherlock Holmes writes a letter inviting John Turner to his house wanting to see him to avoid scandal. It was at that moment; John Turner breaks down and confesses to the killing of Charles McCarthy. Sherlock Holmes later asks John Turner to write a confession letter and promises to use it only if James is found guilty. Towards the end of the story, John Turner dies; James gets out of prison and marries Alice. Sherlock Holmes keeps his promise and destroys the letter.
Next instance is when Charles McCarthy promises to keep the old secret between him and John Turner about their past. He breaks his promises and uses it to blackmail John Turner, who has turned a new leaf and lives a well and respected life. Here , we can see how a secret can bring more harm than good.
Being Knowledgeable
Being knowledgeable really helps in solving the case. Sherlock Holmes, using his knowledge and experiences, cleverly solves the mystery. Knowing the word 'cooee' is an Australian word and associating 'Raat' with Ballarat really helps to narrow down the suspect. Next, when Sherlock Holmes is at the crime scene, he examines the footprints. He also takes into account the unusual mark on Charles's head and where he was hit. He also deduces that the murderer is a rich man from the ashes of the Indian cigar he found at the crime scene.
Law and Order
If you break the law, you will be punished. You should not take matters into your own hands. There are many ways to solve this problem and killing another human being is not one of it.
Where did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle write The Hound of the Baskervilles?
no, other than being a classic it has not won any modern awards
What are Sherlock Holmes best habits?
Funny as in strange?
He kept his tobacco in a Persian slipper and tacked his letters to the mantle of the fireplace with a jack-knife.
He injected a 7% solution of cocaine. He also experimented on himself and friends using poisons.
He would be restless at times, and lethargic at other times, lying about the flat in his dressing gown.
He liked to tease Watson 1) about Watson's observations and incorrect deductions, 2) by saying things seemingly out of the blue, such as "You've been in Afghanistan, I perceive," to get a surprised reaction, and then state point by point how he arrived at that correct deduction 3) about Watson's writing style, making tales out of what should be lessons in detection.
Who is the narrator of the Sherlock Holmes stories?
The narrator of most Sherlock Holmes stories is Dr. Watson
How many Sherlock Holmes books are sold a year?
I do not know how many original copies of the 1887 Beeton's Christmas Annual including the first publication of 'A Study in Scarlet' sold, but my best guess would be around 30,000.
The link below reports there are only 31 known copies of that original publication in existence.
He was a very tall, thin man, with a long nose like a beak, which shot out between two keen, grey eyes, set closely together and sparkling brightly from behind a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. He was clad in a professional but rather slovenly fashion, for his frock-coat was dingy and his trousers frayed. Though young, his long back was already bowed, and he walked with a forward thrust of his head and a general air of peering benevolence.
Where did Sherlock Holmes encounter Professor Moriarty?
They first met when Professor Moriarty showed up at 221B Baker Street to entreat Holmes to give up his pursuit of Moriarty's organization, but they met again at Reichenbach Falls where they fought to the death.
What did Holmes mean by this comment about the death of the doctor "I cannot?
It means that he isn't going to worry about it
The whole quote goes like this:
"And also with the result of causing it to turn upon its master at the other side. Some of the blows of my cane came home, and roused its snakish temper, so that it flew upon the first person it saw. In this way I am no doubt indirectly responsible for Dr. Grimesby Roylott's death, and I cannot say that it is likely to weigh very heavily upon my conscience."
What were the characteristics of Sherlock Holmes?
This is straight from a wikipedia article: In A Study in Scarlet, Dr. Watson assesses Holmes's abilities thus: # Knowledge of Literature.-Nil. # Knowledge of Philosophy.-Nil. # Knowledge of Astronomy.-Nil. # Knowledge of Politics.-Feeble. # Knowledge of Botany.-Variable. Well up in belladonna, opium and poisons generally. Knows nothing of practical gardening. # Knowledge of Geology.-Practical, but limited. Tells at a glance different soils from each other. After walks, has shown me splashes upon his trousers, and told me by their colour and consistence in what part of London he had received them. # Knowledge of Chemistry.-Profound. # Knowledge of Anatomy.-Accurate, but unsystematic. # Knowledge of Sensational Literature.-Immense. He appears to know every detail of every horror perpetrated in the century. # Plays the violin well. # Is an expert singlestick player, boxer and swordsman. # Has a good practical knowledge of British law.
Which Sherlock Holmes is the one where Sherlock meets his brother?
Mycroft Holmes
In the books, he had an older brother called Mycroft Holmes who was said to be even smarter than Sherlock himself.
There was also a film called "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes's Smarter Brother" where Gene Wilder played younger brother "Sigerson Holmes", the name "Sigerson" taken from the alias Sherlock used abroad after the events of "The Final Problem" and before "The Empty House" while he was playing dead.
He had one brother named Mycroft Holmes.
Why, that would be ol' Mycroft, smarter than Sherlock but insufferably lazy, preferring to hang out at the Diogenes Club rather than run around solving problems like his younger brother. Doctor Watson meets him in The Greek Interpreter, never having heard about him before.
Yes.
Both Sherlock and Mycroft contend that Mycroft was the more intelligent and more properly socialized brother while Sherlock was the better detective and less socially acceptable.
How did Holmes solve the mystery of 'The Adventure of the Red Headed League'?
The one piece of confirming empirical evidence came from slamming his cane down on the ground in front of the shop that backed on the building housing of the Red Headed League I thought the solution to the mystery was a good deal of evidence for Holmes to look at and see who do it
What are some of Sherlock Holmes' qualities?
Sherlock was extremely smart, had a keen eye for details, could recreate a scene in his mind just by looking at the traces left, had a fantastic memory, could play the violin, loved to study chemistry, knew how to box, could disguise himself very well and had good acting skills.
